Red onion dye could be the missing ingredient required to bolster ultraviolet (UV) protection for solar cells, scientists say.
Solar cells are typically coated with a petroleum-based film to protect them from UV-induced degradation. These films include oil-based materials such as polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
In the quest to drive the adoption of film made from more sustainable, biologically-based materials, nanocellulose has emerged as a frontrunner. Nanocellulose is derived from plant-based materials and is produced by breaking down cellulose into nanoscale fibers.
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